Finding Your Perfect Match
Ethical, Objective, and Effective Legal Recruiting
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST,
UB Gateway Building (77 Goodell Street, Buffalo, New York) or via Zoom
Accelerating hiring schedules demand faster, smarter evaluation—without compromising standards or fairness. Designed for hiring partners, committee members, and recruiting team leaders, this interactive workshop covers practical and ethically compliant strategies for modern legal hiring.
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Scharf at jrscharf@buffalo.edu.
Program Materials will be posted prior to the program.
Featuring:
- Jennifer Scharf, Esq. '05
Vice Dean for Career Services, University at Buffalo School of Law - Lisa Bauer, Esq.
Assistant Dean for Career Services, University at Buffalo School of Law
Key topics include:
- Structured Resume Reviews: Moving past traditional vanity metrics to evaluate actual core competencies, practical skills, and potential.
- Ethical Considerations: Navigating candidate screening, online diligence, and offer dynamics within NYS ethical boundaries.
- Targeted Interviewing: Behavioral interviewing techniques that accurately predict candidate success and improve long-term retention.
CLE: Earn 1.5 New York State CLE credit hours in Ethics and Professionalism. Approved for both Newly Admitted (transitional) and Experienced Attorneys.
This free program is sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Law and Career Services Office.